Category: General Sports

When her daughter began playing soccer at age 4, Heather Mangieri would sit on the sidelines, watching. Most kids seemed more interested in picking dandelions than chasing the ball. But…

Ensuring your players’ emotional and physical safety are the top priorities for a coach. Players should feel comfortable, cared for, and protected. These tips will help you keep them safe….

If you’re looking for the Project Play Parent Checklist, we’ve got ‘em – exclusively in the TeamSnap app.  Scan below for the content you’re looking for: Get tips, tools, training…

  If you’re looking for youth sports highlights, we’ve got ‘em – exclusively in the TeamSnap app.  Scan below for the content you’re looking for Get tips, tools, training and…

As coaches, you determine the kind of experience our athletes have with sports. We are committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to ensure our athletes have a…

Creating a positive youth sports culture that sets your players up to succeed both on and off the field requires time, effort, consistency, and intention. It’s important for coaches to…

Chris Duplex is probably the last guy you’d imagine succumbing to burnout. As coach of his then 9-year-old son Kasra’s flag football team, he led his players to consecutive championships…

A study from the American Academy of Pediatrics confirms the alarming statistic that 70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13. There are several reasons why this number is so…

Positive Coaching Alliance has answers. Great coaching looks effortless from the sidelines. Great parenting, too, for that matter. But everyone involved in youth sports knows it’s a lot more complicated…

Parents and coaches should be on the same team, says the Positive Coaching Alliance. Following our guidelines for how sports parents can contribute to a Coach-Parent Partnership that benefits youth…

Youth sports and sports parenting are hard. We often walk a fine line between supporting and pressuring our athletes. But finding that sweet spot, where they stay motivated and in…

Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend some time…

Take a walk through your local park, and you will probably find 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds playing organized sports. There’s a coach, cones, and they’re running drills. Parents sign their…

Youth athletes’ emotions can often be compared to a roller coaster ride: The highs are high and the lows… the lowest. Denying this is futile–and teaching a child how to…

Stanford graduate Tyrell Terry retired from professional basketball after just two seasons. He shared the news in an Instagram post that he has since taken down. Sports writer Julie Kliegman…

Imagine if every time you took the garbage out or loaded the dishwasher someone offered *helpful* tips on how to do it more efficiently. Now imagine if, after every meal,…

I love to watch my kids play sports. But to be honest, I don’t care if they win. And I don’t particularly care if they play that well. Over the…

Sports, especially at a competitive level, can add another layer of stress to the lives of teens. There’s balancing the time commitment between school and sports, as well as the…

Today’s young athletes face more pressure than ever to perform—whether in interscholastic games, camps, or showcases that can give them a leg up for scholarships or elite competition. For these…

Youth sports can be all-consuming for parents. But Kirsten Jones — co-host of the #raisingathletes podcast, youth volleyball coach and former Division I volleyball player — says that for kids 13…

This guide explores fun and creative youth sports awards ideas to celebrate all athletes and make your end-of-season ceremonies more memorable. Who remembers their first trophy or medal in youth…

  This state-by-state guide breaks down when flag football season will start across the country so you can be ready when the first snap happens! Flag football is such a…

Top five qualities of a successful youth sports coach, with some examples from notable coaches in the professional and collegiate industries.  In sports — as in life — there are…

Discover six innovative features a youth sports app must provide the coaches in your organization.  Youth sports coaches juggle more responsibilities than ever before. In today’s digital world, they’re not…

Maryland State Youth Soccer Association – MSYSA for short – supports over 240 clubs and 79,000 registered players. From coach clearances to player cards, MSYSA does it all – including…

Women’s Coaching Alliance (WCA) has big goals. It’s helping rec sports organizations fill much-needed coaching positions by training young women to coach. But the work doesn’t stop there. The WCA…

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, TeamSnap Impact joined Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) at South Philly High School for the second annual Philly Girls Got Game (PG3) basketball clinic.  The…

On July 1, 2024, TeamSnap Impact volunteers – including those from the Chicago-based Waud Capital Partners, the private equity firm that backs TeamSnap – arrived at the Linda and Bill…

On July 11, 2024, Southern California-based TeamSnap volunteers arrived at the massive, 89,000 square foot Pechanga Recreation Center in Temecula, California, to lend their hands to the Inter Tribal Sports…

On August 8, 2024, a high-energy envoy of TeamSnap volunteers joined TeamSnap Impact at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center in the Nicetown neighborhood of North Philadelphia for #TEAMSNAPWEEK. They…

We discuss the five keys to organizing successful youth sports practices. This can be used by coaches or administrators looking to set their coaches up for success.  Youth often learn…

Here are the top online platforms for effective youth sports fundraising, which can be accomplished easily on TeamSnap.  Youth sports offer invaluable experiences for young people that go beyond the…

TeamSnap attended the first-ever Fanatics Fest in New York City, hosting the Kids Zone to create more access to youth sports.  TeamSnap showed up to the first-ever Fanatics Fest in…

Sports parents practically live on the field or in the gym, and if you’re going to be spending hours of your life cheering your kid on, you may as well…

Young athletes feel better – and play better – when they have what they need for practices and games. Cleats and uniforms are a no-brainer. But are there magical items…

Let’s Play Lacrosse  From Premier Lacrosse League, it’s the PLL PLAYbook. Did you know lacrosse is considered the fastest-growing sport in the US. Since 2000, it’s ballooned more than 200%…

Earlier this year, TeamSnap Impact spent the day in Uvalde, Texas for the Uvalde Little League Baseball Opening Day ceremonies. TeamSnap brought out several volunteers to meet with coaches, parents,…

A successful sports marketing campaign can make the difference for brands looking to stand out and connect with their audience. The sports marketing landscape spans a wide array of areas,…

Nicole McCormack’s Life Lessons from Sports Know the role you play As the Senior Vice President and GM of Brand Solutions for TeamSnap, Nicole McCormack is passionate about youth sports…

Celia Balf’s Lessons from the Game of Soccer It all starts with a love of sports By the time she was 3 years old, Celia Balf was already kicking around…

Keeley Davis’ Lessons from the Game of Ice Hockey: Play for something greater than yourself Keeley Davis started playing ice hockey at age 5. Throughout elementary school and junior high,…

Allison Goodman, a principal product manager here at TeamSnap, started playing golf at age 10. “In a bid to keep me quiet as my older brother took a golf lesson…

Hockey tryouts are one of the most exciting times of the year for our youth athletes. And making the youth hockey team is a top priority. Here are 10 tips…

Although only two teams compete for the Super Bowl, many brands have the opportunity to win big. Leading up to the big game, brands are going head-to-head for consumers’ attention….

By 14-years-old, girls drop out of sports at two-times the rate of boys. This number has been researched and explored at length with the decline in participation coming from limited…

TeamSnap Impact sponsored the NFL Flag Football Championships in Orlando, Florida. This grande finale was on the tail end of TeamSnap Impact’s presence and involvement at 10 NFL Flag Football…

TeamSnap Fundraising is a new direct donations feature powered by Accelerist integrated in the TeamSnap mobile app. Now coaches and team managers can quickly launch a direct donation campaign right…

Introducing the new TeamSnap Fundraising feature. We all know the costs of youth sports, and with the prices of registration, gear, and everything else increasing, it only makes sense to…

TeamSnap Impact spent the day in Brooklyn with Parkway Hoops, a youth basketball organization in Brooklyn, NY. Parkway is a basketball organization and community that aims to be a place…

The holiday sports tournament season can be a hectic time for parents, with multiple games, practices, and events to manage. Here are five tips to help specifically you hockey parents…

TeamSnap Impact is going international! We were very excited to further our gender equity initiative and provide support for young girls to participate in the Ringette Championships taking place in…

TeamSnap is proud to partner with Positive Coaching Alliance and be a founder of their Sport Equity Round tables. These round table discussions take place in various cities across the…

Is there ever enough time to play ball? If you ask, Parkway Hoops founder Peter, he’d surely answer: “Never!” When it comes to running a youth sports organization, the universal…

Ultimate Guide for Youth Soccer Terminology Why is an essential list of soccer terms important? Often considered the most popular sport in the world, soccer is loved by millions around…

Winter season is quickly approaching, believe it or not. Streamlining communication within a youth sports team can only help families, coaches, and organizations during a very busy time of year….

Coaches play a pivotal role in sports, influencing not only the athletic development of participants, but also their personal growth and character development. Coaches are truly the unsung heroes of…

TeamSnap surprised a girls flag football team during Good Morning America’s afternoon show. During a 1-hour special show, also known as “GMA3 Tailgate Takeover” from Metlife Stadium, TeamSnap CEO Peter…

In July, TeamSnap Impact announced a partnership with Beyond Sport as the latest Funding Partner of the Return to Play Fund (RTPF) co-founded with ESPN. “TeamSnap Impact is thrilled to…

WAIT, WHAT IS A GRANT? A grant is a sum of money given for a particular purpose. There are a variety of national grants designed specifically for youth sports purposes,…

While young athletes gain a variety of positive mental health benefits from playing sports, pressures from highly competitive play can also pose mental health challenges. Listen in as ‘Winning Is…

TeamSnap Impact is thrilled to increase our support of NFL Flag Football. This year we will not only support the National event, NFL Flag Football Championship, but will also be the…

Did you know that TeamSnap can actually help your team, club or league create a website? TeamSnap Website Builder gives you a website you’ll not only be proud of but…

TeamSnap Impact, in partnership with Northern California Volleyball Association, flew to Reno, Nevada for the Far Western National Qualifier volleyball tournament. TeamSnap sponsored four teams at the tournament, and spent…

Last week, TeamSnap Impact went to Silver Spring, Maryland to join Maryland State Youth Soccer Association’s “Let’s Play” community event. Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and TeamSnap went from…

This article, authored by LeagueSide CEO Evan Brandoff, was originally published on Advertising Week 360. The events of June 2020 brought a monumental change to American life, as the killing of…

Celebrating Women’s History Month with our partner, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), by shining a light on amazing women in sports.

Lindsey Harding, Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings, talks about how we need more female coaches in sports.

The two-pager of easy-to-digest tips can help any youth sports program level the playing field for female athletes!

Quick information and resources to help ensure girls can reap the benefits of lifelong health, positive sports experiences, and sustained athletic engagement.

It wasn’t so long ago that the only sports games shown on TV featured male athletes. Now, we’re seeing women’s sports on TV not only hit major stations, but bring…

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (Feb. 1) is a day focused on celebrating the power of women in sports. Participation in sports can shape a young female athlete’s…

On Thursday, January 26, TeamSnap presented the Positive Coaching Alliance National Coach of the Year award to Theresa Sherry. Sherry was honored at the annual Game Changer Awards and Benefit…

WRITTEN BY VERSUS Improve your decision-making in sports–on the field and off. The one skill that is often overlooked is the coaches’ and athletes’ ability to make correct decisions under…

Youth sports is a $19 billion dollar industry and is still growing. While many youth sports leagues, programs and clubs slowed down or fully stopped during the pandemic, we’ve seen…

The Positive Coaching Alliance’s (PCA) has recognized the 2023 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap. This award is one of the highest honors a U.S. youth…

It may seem like it’s been forever since you last seen your sports team. The holiday season has a way of putting a pause on just about everything. If you’re a…

As we look back on 2022, one of TeamSnap’s biggest accomplishments of the year is launching TeamSnap Impact, a community impact program dedicated to leveling the playing field for young athletes…

David Copeland-Smith explains how to attain the proper mindset to become a better player. Take a look at the physique of any top level athlete and you’ll notice how hard…

It’s hard to predict when emergency situations will arise, but one thing your sports organization can do is to have a solid plan in place communication wise when a chaotic…

If you’re a basketball coach or team manager, chances are you spend a lot of time dealing with organizational tasks like tracking player attendance, scheduling games and practices, wrangling volunteers,…

You may be the type of coach that can wing a practice on the spot. You may be the type of coach that plans everything from the 5 minute water…

If you are a soccer coach or parent tackling coaching for the first time, here’s a basic rundown as to what a preseason session could look like for your soccer…

The preseason panic, it doesn’t have to occur! While preseason is a staple for many sports across the world, as they gear up for their seasons, it doesn’t have to…

In case you haven’t snagged a sticker book, turned on the television, or checked any social media recently, TeamSnap is here to remind you that the 2022 FIFA World Cupâ„¢…

For many families, a game of football on Thanksgiving is about as common as an apple pie to round out the feast and a side of mashed potatoes and gravy….

Coaching football is no easy task, so TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for coaches. For all of the football coaches out there, either at the beginning of…

Great basketball coaches have a combination of education, experience, and skill. For basketball coaches, there’s a skill in communication unlike other sports and that’s how to project in a loud…

Coaching is no walk in the park, so TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for coaches. For all of the soccer coaches out there, either at the beginning…

The holiday season is quickly approaching! This time of year can bring about lots of holiday spirit, but also some pressure to keep up with regular training regimens, especially as…

The holiday season is a great opportunity to give back. Sports organizations of all sizes can re-visit core values of community by thinking of creative ways to make an impact…

Over the weekend, TeamSnappers from Colorado had a blast volunteering at the Special Olympics Colorado State Flag Football tournament. The event took place at Colorado State University in Fort Collins,…

Opening up about mental health can be challenge no matter the age. In an effort to address mental health in sports and the additional hardships that have come out of…

Youth sports at its very core represent fun. The whole idea around kids playing sports is to stay active, learn new skills and socialize. It can get complicated however, because…

Youth athletes dedicate a lot of their time to improving skills, attending practices and games. There’s another piece to the puzzle here though, and that’s the power of observation. Watching…

TeamSnap covers all things youth sports, so it’s only right to tap into one of the most growing sports in North America, pickleball. If you are reading this you may…

Coaches, they need love too! We all know how important a coach’s role is in a kid’s life, so this month we’re putting the ball in your court and letting…

Let’s keep it simple here, don’t you want to know who’s available this season? At the very foundation of youth sports, knowing how many players you have and who is…

As a club and or league organizer it’s important to keep your coaches engaged and feeling appreciated. Coaches are integral to the success of a program, so in order to…

Appreciation goes a long way, especially for a coach who dedicates many hours to the well-being and development of your child. Most coaches feel fulfilled by their work helping young…

We’ve all had a bad day. Probably for us adults, plenty of them! That doesn’t necessarily make it any easier when your child comes home from school or practice and…